US Bridges

Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .1 MI S of Ir 471 · Structure no. 3106616

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,243 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1900 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,657 by 1920. The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth ST Ramp
CrossesI71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS
Location.1 MI S of Ir 471
RouteCity Street SIXTH
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10403, -84.50446
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,243 ft (378.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1900)
Projected traffic42,657 by 1920
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS?

The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth ST Ramp over I71;EG AVE;I471;STS;RMPS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.